CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS: MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Regular Meeting November 15, 1979 6:00 Ρ.Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor McClellan presiding. Roll Call: Present: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau S.O.B.E.R Mayor McClellan read a resolution, signed by all Councilmembers, recognizing S.O.B.E.R., slow on the bottle, enjoy the road, which the Austin Council of Alcoholism will sponsor in December. Dr. A.E. Starkey, President, Board of Directors, Austin Council on Alcoholism, and members of the executive Committee, Major R.E. Hall, Judge Harriett Murphy, Mrs. Mary Lynch, and Norman Jacobson, were in the Council Chamber to receive the Resolution. Mr. Jim Huet thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition. STOMP OUT SHOPLIFTING WEEK Stomp Out Shoplifting Week will be observed November 26-30 according to a proclamation read by Mayor McClellan. Kim Clark and Daphne Pollard were in the Council Chamber to accept the proclamation with their thanks. They are members of Distributive Education Clubs of America. November 15, 1979 = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS HELP FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN IN CAMBODIA Students from Metz Elementary School appeared in the Council Chamber with their teacher, David Seguda, to invite Councilmembers and the Mayor to the yard sale they are sponsoring. Proceeds will go to help the refugee children in Cambodia, and the event is in concurrence with the International Year of the Child. Several of the children spoke to the Council Chamber audience, giving their reasons for having the sale, and then presented letters of invitation to the Mayor and Council to attend on Saturday, November 17, 1979 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mayor McClellan thanked the children for their helpful enthusiasm toward the refugee children of Cambodia. BOARD and COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Mayor McClellan announced the following Board and Commission appointments will be made on November 29, 1979: Joint Airport Zoning Board 1 Employee's Retirement System of the City of Austin 1 On-Going of Goals Assembly Committee 1 Manpower Advisory Planning Council 11 MH/MR 3 Construction Advisory Committee 3 Urban Transportation Commission Electric Utility Commission 3 Hospital Board 3 1 Community Development Commission 1 Human Relations Commission 7 Commission on the Status of Women 1 Vending Commission 1 MINUTES APPROVED Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting for November 8, 1979. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS EASEMENT RELEASE November 15, 1979 Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the release of the following easement: One (1.00') foot strip of a five (5.00') foot Public Utility Easement located on Lot 30B, Block 1, a Resubdivision of Barton Hollow, Lots 29 and 30, 1125 Hollow Creek Drive. (Requested by Greg Gannaway, owner.) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau PAYMENT AUTHORIZED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing payment to the following: COTTON TEXAS LIMITED The cost difference of 36"/8" and 12"/8" water main in Great Hills Trail Street Dedication "A" $105,023.63. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau RIGHT OF WAY FOR TRANSMISSION LINE CIRCUITS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with Stephen Riddle, and William Edward Lytle, to acquire right-of-way for transmission line Circuits #943, #944, and #3123, to amend existing Professional Service Agreement with Duane Ragedale, Kim Carpenter, George Otis Castleberry and Vernon G. Steubing, to include Circuit #944 and #943 and to include a fixed per-diem allowance for mileage. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 15, 1979 CHANGE ORDER Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve a Change Order in the amount of $91,886.19 to Power Constructors, Incorporated for construction of 345 KV Transmission Lines, Fayette Power Project to Austrop Substation, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM No. 77/13-03. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau CONTRACTS APPROVED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: TRANS-DATA, INC. c/o Getts-Eads-Adair Company Houston, Texas - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM - Transducers, Electric Department Items 1-5 $7,564.000 C.I.P. Nos. 77/35-06, 77/35-01, 79/35-03, 77/35-02, 79/35-01, 77/35-05, 78/35-01, 76/35-09 & 76/35-02 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: TECHLINE, INC. 8750 Shoal Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Air Switches, 138 KV, Electric Utility Department Items 1-4 $57,926.25 C.I.P. No. 79/35-03, 77/35-02 and 77/35-01 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contracts: Bid award: ANDERSON ELECTRIC 1499 Regal Roe Suite 505 Dallas, Texas TECHLINE, INC. 8750 Shoal Creek Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Bus Fittings, Electric Utility Department Items 11,15, 20 & 22 $20,516.85 Items 4, 5, 8-10 $15,176.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contracts: Bid award: - Coarse Paper Products, Central Stores Division Six Months Supply Agreement Items 1 thru 29 awarded by line item to appropriate suppliers based on 1st, 2nd and 3rd low bidder etc. $47,813.32 AUSTIN PAPER COMPANY 3911 Woodward Austin, Texas A BEAR'S MAINTENANCE SUPPLY 4705 Old Fort Hill Drive Austin, Texas LONE STAR PAPER COMPANY 210 E. St. Elmo Road Austin, Texas NATIONWIDE PAPERS 519 N. Medina San Antonio, Texas The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau November 15, 1979 - CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: Q. S. FRANKS WRECKING COMPANY 5002 E. 1st Street Austin, Texas CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Demolition & Utilities Relocation for Police Complex Expansion $36,325.00 C.I.P. No. 79/87-03 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the following contract: CENTRAL TEXAS ROOFING COMPANY 8827 N. Lamar Boulevard Austin, Texas Re-roofing of Municipal Annex Building $67,798.00 The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau TRANSIT FACILITY EXPANSION Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to select the architectural firm of Wilson Stoeltje Martin, Inc. and authorize a contract for architectural services for Transit Facility Expansion, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT No. 73/90-02. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 FIRE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to select the firm of Hamilton Drilling and Engineering Testing, Inc. and authorize a contract for professional soils and investigation and engineering testing services for Fire Vehicle Maintenance Facility, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT No. 76/83-05. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau INVESTIGATION OF GROUND AND SURFACE WATER Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to renew an agreement between the United States Geological Survey of the Department of Interior and the City of Austin for investigation of the ground and surface water in the Austin metropolitan area. (Total cost: $266,060; City of Austin's share $133,030 and USGS share $133,030) The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau WATER QUALITY SURVEYS ON TOWN LAKE Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to approve operation of a motorboat on Town Lake for water quality surveys for the United States Geological Survey for the period of October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 LOWERING OF LAKE AUSTIN Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to set a policy for lowering Lake Austin on a biennial basis of even numbered years, starting in January 1980. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau MONITORING PROGRAM Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to implement a Wastewater Package Treatment Plant Policy Monitoring Program. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau SELF HELP ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECT Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to apply for a twelve-month grant from the Texas Energy and Natural Resources Advisory Council to operate a self-help energy conservation project. (Total funding $26,667: $20,000 state and $6,667 in-kind). The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau PUBLIC HEARING SET Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to set a public hearing on December 6, 1979 at 11:30 A.M. on an amendment to Chapter 45 of the Austin City Code (Zoning Ordinance) to provide a requirement of one-acre lots in areas zoned "SR" Suburban Residential. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 PUBLIC HEARING ON AIRPORT RESTAURANT Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to set a public hearing on the proposed construction of an airport restaurant for December 6, 1979 at 2:00 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau BUS TOUR FOR EAST AUSTIN Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to authorize the Human Relations Commission to spend up to $350 for a bus tour of blighted areas of east Austin. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: AyesL Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau FIELD NOTES CORRECTED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council adopt a resolution to amend the July 19, 1979 resolution approving the annexation of 83 acres to Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 1 to correct the field notes. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 IMPROVEMENTS TO BAYLOR and ROSE STREETS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 791004-C, GROUP 62-C, BAYLOR AND ROSE STREETS, AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three reading, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. IMPROVEMENTS TO BAYLOR AND SUNDRY OTHER STREETS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ORDERING THE PAVING AND IMPROVEMENT OF PORTIONS OF CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN; APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH WORK; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF ESTIMATES; INVOKING THE ALTERNATE PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 5 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND CHAPTER 106 OF THE ACTS OF THE FIRST CALLED SESSION OF THE 40TH LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS; DETERMINING THAT THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE PAID BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN; PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS BY ASSESSMENT OF A PORTION OF SUCH COSTS AGAINST THE PROPERTY ABUTTING SUCH STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO BE IMPROVED, AND FOR THE FIXING OF A LIEN TO SECURE PAYMENT OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS; STATING THE TIME AND MANNER PROPOSED FOR PAYMENT OF ALL SUCH COSTS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A NOTICE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE FILED IN THE MORTGAGE OR DEED OF TRUSTS RECORDS OF TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS _ November 15, 1979 SPEED ZONES MODIFIED Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (c) OF SECTION 21-42 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967, MAKING A CERTAIN ADDITION TO SAID SUBSECTION, THEREBY DECLARING THE MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON THAT CERTAIN STREET WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE "UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS" (VERNON'S ANN. CIV. ST., 6701d); SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: ON Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Speed zones are as follows: ADDITIONS: FROM TO sub-section c 45 Μ.Ρ.Η. - Ben White Boulevard West Service Road of Ι.Η. 35 618' west of Lamar Blvd. - CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 15, 1979 Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (c), (d) and (e) OF SECTION 21-42 OF THE CITY CODE OF 1967, MAKING A CERTAIN DELETION AND ADDITIONS TO SAID SUBSECTIONS, THEREBY DECLARING THE MAXIMUM PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS UPON CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE "UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS" (VERNON'S ANN. CIV. ST., ART. 6701d); SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Speed zones are as follows: ON ADDITIONS: FROM TO sub-section c 45 Μ.Ρ.Η. Burnet Road (FM 1325) U.S. 183 (Research Boulevard) 250' north of McHale Court Sub-section d 50 Μ.Ρ.Η. Burnet Road (FM 1325) 250' north of McHale Court .607 miles south of North City Limits Sub-section e 55 Μ.Ρ.Η. Burnet Road (FM 1325) .607 miles south of North City Limits North City Limits ON CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 DELETION: FROM TO Sub-section e 55 Μ.Ρ.Η. Burnet Road (FM 1325) U.S. 183 (Research Blvd.) North City Limits ALCOHOL IN PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967; PROVIDING FOR A NEW SECTION 24-20, REGULATING THE POSSESSION, CONSUMPTION AND SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. AGENDA ITEM POSTPONED Council had before it for consideration an award of a non-emergency ambulance transfer franchise (1st reading only). There was discussion of postponing action on this until December 6, 1979. Councilmember Goodman asked "Have we received a break-down in what we anticipate in the way of savings by switching to a contractual agreement with a private operator?" Mr. Bulloch, EMS Director told him, "We're operating the service with temporary employees so I think it is strictly on salaries on an annual basis we're talking about $150,000-$200,000.00." Councilmember Goodman asked that Council receive some detailed information on exactly how much money the city will save and how, if they award a non-emergency ambulance transfer franchise. Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council postpone until December 6, 1979 consideration of award of a non-emergency transfer franchise. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. November 15, 1979 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS BARTON CREEK WATERSHED STUDY Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1979-1980 BY APPROPRIATING $85,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND ENDING BALANCE TO FUND THE BARTON CREEK WATERSHED STUDY; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THAT ORDINANCES BE READ ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance effective immediately. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. 191115-F ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. November 15, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS reading: SEPTIC TANK ORDINANCE Mayor McClellan brought up the following ordinance for its second AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967; PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATIONS FOR SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS IN SUBDIVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF EVAPOTRANSPIRATION SYSTEMS IN PROPOSED SUBDIVISIONS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF COLLECTIVE SYSTEMS IN PROPOSED SUBDIVISIONS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF AEROBIC SYSTEMS IN PROPOSED SUBDIVISIONS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS IN THE REGULATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The ordinance was read the second time and Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for third reading, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Councilmember Mullen thanked the staff for all of the work they have put into the passage of this ordinance. AEROBIC SYSTEMS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967; PROVIDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF EVAPOTRANSPIRATION SYSTEMS ON EXISTING LOTS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF AEROBIC SYSTEMS ON EXISTING LOTS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan. Noes: None Councilmember Cooke Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: A 2,088 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1510 WEST FIFTH STREET; AND, TRACT 2: A 2,156 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1508 WEST FIFTH STREET; FROM "B" RESIDENCE, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Mark B. Reinking, C14-79-165) Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Councilmember Cooke Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: THE NORTH 131.2 FEET OF LOT 11, BLOCK 1, R. NILES GRAHAM ADDITION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1601 WEST 6TH STREET AND 510-514 WEST LYNN, FROM "B" RESIDENCE, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "O" OFFICE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT: SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REOUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Robert L. Ogden, C14-79-173) Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: The Aves: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Noes: None Councilmember Cooke Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 15, 1979 Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: TRACT 1: AN APPROXIMATE 18.6 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN TRACTS 2 THROUGH 7 BELOW: FROM "B" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, "B" RESIDENCE, SECOND HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, "LR" LOCAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT, "D" INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT AND "D" INDUSTRIAL, THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "A" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 2: LOT 7, 8, AND THE WEST TWO FEET OF THE NORTH 96.5 FEET OF LOT 9, BLOCK 2, N.G. SHELLEY SUBDIVISION AND LOT 6, BLOCK 8, GARY AND PECK SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 3, DIVISION O OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN; FROM "D" INDUSTRIAL, THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "B" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 3: THE EAST 20.75 FEET (AVERAGE) OF LOT 7 AND ALL OF LOTS 8-10, BLOCK 16 OF JOHN SMITH'S SUBDIVISION OF SOUTH HALF OF OUTLOT NO. 1 DIVISION O OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN, AND LOTS 1, 2, AND 3, BLOCK 7, GARY AND PECK SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 3, DIVISION O OF THE AFOREMENTIONED GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS; FROM "D" INDUSTRIAL, THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DIS- TRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 4: THE EASTERNMOST FIFTY (50) FEET OF LOT 1, SWARTZ ADDITION, TO REMAIN ZONED "LR" LOCAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 5: LOT 6, BLOCK 7, GARY AND PECK SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 3, DIVISION O OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN; FROM "D" INDUSTRIAL, THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 6: THE NORTHERN 76 FEET OF LOT 6, BLOCK 4, R.H. PECK SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOT 4, DIVISION O OF THE GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING THE ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN; FROM "D" INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "DL" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; AND, TRACT 7: LOTS 3-11, BLOCK 15, JOHN SMITH'S SUBDIVISION OF SOUTH HALF OF OUTLOT NO. 1, DIVISION O OF THE AFOREMENTIONED GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS; LOTS 1-11, BLOCK 14 OF JOHN SMITH'S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF OUTLOT NO. 2, DIVISION Ο, GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN; LOT 1 AND 2, BLOCK 13 OF JOHN SMITH'S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF OUTLOT NO. 2 DIVISION O, GOVERNMENT OUTLOTS ADJOINING ORIGINAL CITY OF AUSTIN FROM "D" INDUSTRIAL, THIRD HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "D" INDUSTRIAL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT: ALL OF THE ABOVE PROPERTY BEING LOCALLY KNOWN AS 810-1510 AND 811-1511 EAST 3RD STREET, 206-308 AND 207-309 BRUSHY STREET, 206-308 AND 207-309 SAN MARCOS STREET; 206-308 AND 207-309 MEDINA STREET, 206-308 AND 207-309 WALLER STREET, 206-308 AND 207-309 ATTOYAC STREET, 206-308 AND 207-311 NAVASOTA STREET, 300310 AND 301-311 ONION STREET, 206-304 COMAL STREET, ALSO BOUNDED BY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 AND THE ALLEYS BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STREETS AND 3RD AND 4TH STREETS: SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City Planning Commission, C14-79-182) CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: PARLIAMENT PLACE TOWNHOMES SUBDIVISION, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 8600 PARLIAMENT PLACE, ALSO BOUNDED BY SPICEWOOD SPRINGS ROAD, FROM "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "BB" RESIDENCE, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Locedo Incorporated C14-79-187) Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. November 15, 1979 _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: LOT 8B OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT B, BANNISTER HEIGHTS; LOCALLY KNOWN AS 1606 FORT VIEW ROAD AND 4209-4909 CLAWSON ROAD, FROM INTERIM "A" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "GR" GENERAL RETAIL, FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Terry T. Sayther, C14-79-214) Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. Mayor McClellan introduced the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE ORDERING A CHANGE IN USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA AND CHANGING THE USE AND HEIGHT AND AREA MAPS ACCOMPANYING CHAPTER 45 OF THE AUSTIN CITY CODE OF 1967 AS FOLLOWS: A 1.32 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, LOCALLY KNOWN AS 12024-12036 BURNET ROAD, FROM INTERIM "AA" RESIDENCE, INTERIM FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT TO "C" COMMERCIAL FIRST HEIGHT AND AREA DISTRICT; SAID PROPERTY BEING LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS; SUSPENDING THE RULE REQUIRING THE READING OF ORDINANCES ON THREE SEPARATE DAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Bill Milburn, C14-79-083) Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council waive the requirement for three readings, declare an emergency and finally pass the ordinance. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor announced that the ordinance had been finally passed. _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REPORTS BARRETT GARRISON, Chairman, Tennis Board introduced their report on consideration of a site for a proposed 16-court tennis center, funded in the 1978-79 Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Leonard Ehrler, Director, Parks and Recreation, discussed the report and the sites recommended. He asked Council to make a decision this evening because the selection so far has been long and drawn out and at the rate of inflation, "time is money". JOHN ROBINSON, consultant, discussed the structure of the report and showed slides of the proposed sites. Mayor McClellan said that there probably would not be enough money for 16 courts, but would be for 8 courts, and encouraged Council to place the tennis center in the South Austin Recreation Center, noting that Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau had said she was for this site. Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council approve South Austin Recreation Center/Mueller Tract Site for the proposed 16-court tennis center funded in the 1978-1979 Capital Improvements Program. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: center. Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: Councilmember Mullen Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Mayor McClellan urged prompt attention to the construction of the A representative of the South Austin Advisory Board appeared and stated that they do want the Tennis Center at that location. MASTER PLAN FOR NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER APPROVED BARRETT GARRISON, Chariperson, Parks and Recreation Board, introduced their report to Council on request for approval of the Master Plan for the Natural Science Area within Zilker Park. Mr. Terry Bray, Chairman, Science Center, explained the two phases of contemplated construction. Mr. Ehrler, Parks and Recreation Board Director, urged Council to approve the Master Plan concept. NOEL DOLCE showed slides of the areas under consideration and stated that Site G would be best. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 Motion Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the Master Plan for the Natural Science Area within Zilker Park. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau ZONING HEARING Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 7:00 Ρ.Μ., on the following application. Pursuant to published notice thereof, the following zoning was publicly heard: JOHN H. GRIGGS C14-78-093 2100 Payne, also bounded by Laird Street From "A" Residence 1st Height and Area To "0" Office 1st Height and Area NOT RECOMMENDED Mrs. Evelyn Butler, Planning Department, reviewed the application. MR. JOHN GRIGGS appeared before Council and asked that the hearing be postponed until a full Council is present. Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council grant Mr. Griggs request for postponement. Mayor McClellan read a note from Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau concerning the case in which she stated she will not vote in favor of more intensive zoning. The Mayor pointed out that since there is a valid petition it will take six votes of the Council to grant the zoning change request. Motion Withdrawn Councilmember Trevino withdrew his motion. Discussion followed as to whether or not to postpone. Mayor McClellan informed Mr. Griggs that he would not have Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau's vote for his zoning change, therefore the six votes, either pro or con were seated before him. Councilmember Mullen thought the applicant's request should be granted whether the end vote would be affirmative or not. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 15, 1979 Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council postpone until December 6, 1979 at 9:00 A.M. the hearing on Zoning Case C14-78-093. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Snell, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Trevino, Cooke, Mullen, Snell Noes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Goodman Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNEXATION Mayor McClellan opened the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M. to consider annexation of and directing the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 8.57 acres of land out of the Thomas Anderson Survey, portion of Westward Ho Subdivision. (Requested by owner, C7a-79-010) No on appeared to be heard. Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council close the public hearing and direct the administration to institute annexation proceedings to annex the following: 8.57 acres of land out of the Thomas Anderson Survey, portion of Westward Ho Subdivision, C7a-79-010. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell Noes: Councilmember Trevino Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau PUBLIC HEARING SET TO AMEND GLEN OAKS URBAN RENEWAL PLAN Council had before it a resolution to consider setting a public hearing to amend Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Plan to allow for zone change to "C-1" District at 2334 Rosewood Avenue. Mayor McClellan asked for the zoning procedure to be explained to her. She asked why Council is setting the public hearing now, what happens since they took the zoning action, what needs to happen and why. Mr. Albert DeLaRosa, Assistant City Attorney, stated, "Council heard the zoning case on the 25th of October and the motion was to grant "C-1" Commercial use change with the condition that the ordinance not be passed until approval by the City Council of the revision to the Urban Renewal Plan. Mr. Knickerbocker had forwarded to the Council a letter indicating that this proposed use was not in conformance with the Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Plan and there had to be a modification to their plan. Consequently, the applicant, in order to meet the conditions placed by the City Council on his zoning request, has asked that the City Council reschedule public hearing to consider an amendment of the Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Plan. ... The vote on the zoning change was 4-3." CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 MR. ADRIAN OVERSTREET, attorney for the applicant, said "it is our understanding of the law that once you have a request to change the Urban Renewal Plan, you have to set a hearing. All we're asking is that you set a hearing for December 20th." Motion Councilmember Snell moved that the Council set a public hearing to amend Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Plan for December 20, 1979 at 8:00 P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Mullen, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Cooke Mr. Tom Knickerbocker, Austin Redevelopment Authority, asked, "Do I take your motion to mean that you are also referring it to our Board for action under the state law? There seems to be a difference of opinion among the attorneys. Our attorney has met with our Board and has represented this agency for 15 years. You have always done it this way. The Board review, and then recommendations made by both the Board, Planning Commission and Council and then action being taken. Our Board has established a policy that they notify all property owners within the Urban Renewal Area because the use of the land is governed by the Plan. Our contract with the city does not provide for use of Block Grant Funds for this kind of activity. We have to go through the reviews. ... Our attorney advises that any change in the plan also effects deeds and covenants and leases that may be held in relation to that plan must be checked. The policy they have established is to notify everybody within the Plan area that a request has come in to be considered for the amendment of that plan which may or may not effect the use of their own property in the future. ... We just need to know how to cover the cost." Mr. DeLaRosa stated: "Ultimately, of course, it will be up to the City Council to approve the modification to the Urban Renewal Plan and the disagreement that Tom was referring to was essentially that. Our interpretation of the Urban Renewal Law, Article 1269L-3 is simply that there is no requirement that a modification to the plan be referred to the ARA for their specific recommendation that the state law on this subject only refers to the Planning Commission which must send a report to the City Council and the Council then had the ultimate authority to grant the modification to the Plan." Mayor McClellan stated that since this has been the action in the past it would be appropriate to have a motion to so do in this case. November 15, 1979 =CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council request a recommendation from the Austin Redevelopment Authority on amending the Glen Oaks Urban Renewal Plan to allow for a zone change to "C-1" District at 2334 Rosewood Avenue. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau PARKING AT MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Mayor McClellan presented an item to Council concerning the parking situation immediately in front of the terminal at the Austin Municipal Airport. She said at present there are no provisions for short term stops so people may pick up luggage, or passengers and there is a lot of confusion. She requested the City Manager to report on how the situation can be improved immediately and asked about short term meters as well as stop points for loading and unloading. The City Manager said he would provide the report. PROPOSED BOND ISSUE Mayor McClellan introduced an item to Council concerning the proposed bond issue. She said they must decide what to put on the ballot, and when the election should be held. She said she would like to see the following bond proposals on the ballot: Water and Wastewater, $77,000,000: Parkland acquisition, $3.2 million; Safety Improvements at railroad crossings; $1.4 million, and Civic Convention Center, $19,000,000. She also asked for detailed background on the G.O. bond proposals. After discussion it was de- cided there should be a special called Council Meeting. Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council hold a Special Called Council Meeting on December 3, 1979 at 4:00P.M. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau The Mayor asked for a report covering the detailed background on each item proposed, and asked that her specific items be addressed also. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS. November 15, 1979 ELECTRIC RATES DISCUSSED MR. M.A. LANG appeared before Council to discuss electric rates. He said he owns a business and there was a flaw in the system for his electric rates. It has been corrected but he has been told his account can not be adjusted to enable him to get his money back. He asked who he can go to. Mr. Dan Davidson, City Manager, said he wants to develop details along with the Electric Utility Commission report and will come back in one week with a report. VACATION OF JOAN OF ARC STREET MR. J. WINSTON CHAPMAN, attorney for Dorothy and Alvin Flury, appeared before Council to discuss the vacation of Joan of Arc Street. He said all of the City departments have approved the vacation and this now must be presented to Council. The Property Management Department has said the street is worth $11,000 plus and the standard procedure for the city is that a Cashier's check must be posted before that must be presented to the City Council. He said he is in before Council asking that the procedure be sidestepped and that the application to vacate the street be presented to Council at its next meeting without the need for the check. The reason for it is that Ms. Flury doesn't have the money. Motion Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council instruct the City Manager to direct the Law Department to prepare an amendment to the resolution concerning street vacations to the effect that fair market value not be charged to the heirs of the original dedicators who own the immediate adjoining property because of their heirship. The motion, seconded by Council- member Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Snell AIRPORT DISCUSSED MR. JORDAN GRAMS, president, Delwood II Nieghborhood Association, appeared before Council to discuss movement of the Municipal Airport. He said because of the location of their neighborhood, any planes entering or leaving the airport effect them. His point is that there are citizens who feel the airport should be moved. He asked the Council to visit their neighborhood, enjoy their homes and trees, and they can talk between take-off and landings of aircraft. CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 15, 1979 MR. SAM GRISWOLD, 1200 Bentwood Road, appeared before Council to discuss air safety at Robert Mueller Airport. He also resides in Delwood II. He contacted Braniff pilots and asked about their objections, from a safety standpoint, to the airport. One pilot with 33 years service said "one end of the runway has a sharp uphill slope causing the crew to take an extraordinary quick action to avoid a potentially dangerous situation when land- ing." Other comments are "unusually short runways for large commercial aircraft" and would cause hazardous situation in the neighborhood in the event of an emergency. He said one pilot commented it is the worst airport he has ever flown in and out of. Mr. Griswold also quoted several other pilots who found serious fault with approach and take-off patterns, tower situation, and height obstacles. MR. VIVIAN L. BETTIS addressed Council about the present airport. (She took the place of Stephen Del Regno who could not appear.) Mrs. Bettis expressed her concern with safety, noise and pollution around the airport. She asked how the Council can even consider expansion of the present site. Mayor McClellan thanked the people for appearing before Council and said that many improvements have been accomplished at the airport to handle what is going on there at the present time. AGENDA ITEM PULLED MR. BERT PENCE, Texas Commerce Bancshares, Inc., who requested a hearing for November 29, 1979 to permit new plat in Barton Creek Watershed, did not appear. Council had received a letter requesting deletion of this item. WATER AND WASTEWATER CONNECTION FOR ANITA SUBDIVISION MR. LELAND BARCLAY appeared before Council to request connection to the City of Austin Water and Wastewater for Anita Subdivision of two onefamily residences. His request was use of the Dry Creek Lift Station to service the short form Anita Subivision. The subdivision of one acre had two adjacent lots fronting on the west side of Camp Craft Road, west of Loop 360 and is within the Dry Creek drainage area. Councilmember Goodman said that he would move approval because there is no objection from the staff and it is recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor McClellan said she would second the motion, but wanted Council to be aware of a communication from Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau stating: "requesting Council to not act on the citizen request until the Council has approved a policy for non-resident connections." Councilmember Goodman said he would normally concur with that but thinks this is a unique case, recommended by the Planning Commission. CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXASNovember 15, 1979 Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council allow connection to the City of Austin Water and Wastewater for Anita Subdivision. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Noes: Goodman Councilmembers Cooke, Mullen Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Mr. Barclay returned to the podium and requested: "We understand we must connect to the public water supply to use this allocation. We have been unable to determine the process for obtaining allocation for the use of a public water supply, therefore we respectfully request the City Council grant two allocations to us to use the public water supply service for Anita Subdivision." Mr. Davidson, City Manager, asked Mr. Curtis Johnson, Director of Water and Wastewater, if water service is available to the site. Mr. Johnson answered, "I think the conditions surrounding water service and wastewater service are identical in almost every respect in this site. The adjacent subdivision has lines right up the street in front of Mr. Barclay's property. There is no problem in supplying the water service. The water in the area is supplied by a pump station which his subdivision did not have allocation for initially..the same in every respect." Motion Councilmember Goodman moved that the Council approve the hook-up of the Anita Subdivision to the city's water supply. The motion, seconded by Mayor McClellan, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Snell Noes: Councilmembers Cooke, Mullen Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau TREES ON EAST 6TH Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council approve the request of Mr. Aaaron A. Cleaver, contractor, Old Pecan Street Association, to plant trees at designated locations in the 200 to 500 blocks of East 6th Street, and waived license fee; in two years the city will maintain the trees. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau _ CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 ZONING CASE POSTPONED Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council postpone indefinitely Zoning Hearing No. C14-79-235, 5107 Leralynn Street, from "A" 1st Height and Area to "BB" Residence District, 1st Height and Area, scheduled for hearing on November 29, 1979, as requested by Mr. Ron Chitsey. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Mayor McClellan Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Mr. Chitsey asked for the postponement because he wants to build condominiums instead of apartments and is waiting for passage of a condominium ordinance. Councilmember Goodman asked if the Planning Commission is anticipating a different type zoning for condominiums. Mrs. Evelyn Butler, Planning Department, said they are. Councilmember Mullen said that Mr. Chitsey will have the responsibility to request the zoning hearing. Councilmember Goodman pointed out to Mr. Chitsey it may be a lengthy delay, and Mr. Chitsey is agreeable. PARADE PERMIT Councilmember Trevino moved that the Council approve the request for a parade permit from Hermelinda Rodriquez for Josephine Houston Elementary School, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 16, 1979, beginning from school, circling by way of Ponciana, Deadwood, Lemon, Tallowtree and Jacaranda. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Cooke, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmember Cooke Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau COMPLETE CENSUS COUNT Mayor McClellan introduced an item to Council concerning the appointment of citizens for a complete census count. She said the 1980 Census "will be very vital, I think, to the city...not only is it the way to determine our fair share of federal and state monies, but also our state and national representation. She said she has been talking with the respresentative of the U.S. Census Bureau and would like to get Council's approval to move on the citizen's committee, which is the same as Mayors across the country are doing." Councilmember Snell said he would like to include some of the citizens he has met with in the committee. Mayor McClellan said she will "welcome suggestions and intends to appoint 10-12 persons and half of them will be representatives from the minority community, and weight it that way, if not more." CITY OF AUSTIN. TEXAS November 15,1979 Motion Councilmember Cooke moved that the Council authorize appointment od citizens for a complete census count. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau ROVING LEADER PROGRAM Councilmember Trevino introduced to Council for discussion the Roving Leader Program. He expressed concern over the growing number of youths indulging in paint sniffing. He said that because of the tight budget this year the Roving Leader Program was not funded, and he asked Council to instruct the City Manager to identify funds to reimplement the program for the Rosewood and East 1st areas. He said the reason those two areas are being singled out is because south Austin already has a roving leader and we have been advised by MH/MR that they will be contacting the County government to obtain funds to provide a leader for north Austin. Councilmember Mullen agreed and said Council should act upon this quickly. He pointed out he is conservative where the budget is concerned but feels this is an emergency item. Mayor McClellan asked if Council has seen Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau's note on federal funding. Councilmember Trevino said he had talked to Mrs. Himmelblau and she had indicated she had talked to MH/MR about the possible use of federal funds. He said his office has talked to MH/MR and has been advised that no federal funds will be forthcoming unless they are asking that the City Manager be instructed to investigate the budget and this will give them ample time to make sure there are no federal funds available for the use of this program. Mayor McClellan said "I do not minimize, I strongly concur about the importance of this program. What I am concerned about is amending the budget because it was discussed at budget time and in the light with our action that we took previously in declaring an emergency, if it was some unforeseeable something that we had not seen. In fact we had written a number of letters on this. I know I have personally had conversations asking MH/MR to look at their priorities and how they are ranking them. So I would like us to exhaust every possible means of funding this short of amending the budget because there are a number of other groups with vital programs which could make similar requests." Councilmember Mullen commented the facts were not as they are now. The number of children involved has doubled. was the consensus of the Council to instruct the City Manager to identify money to hire two roving leaders for Rosewood and East 1st Street area and to look at all possible ways of funding and come back with a report on the 29th of November saying either MH/MR will use the monies to take care of this problem, or find the money from the city budget. He said the city will wind up paying much more money if they do not find a way to address this problem. It -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 UNIFIED LOW DENSITY STANDARDS Councilmember Goodman introduced an item to Council for them to consider the adoption of the Planning Commission's recommendation to speed completion of the Unified Low Density Standards. He said on Tuesday of this week the Planning Commission accepted a report and forwarded it to the City Council from the Subdivision Task Force Subcommittee on low density standards. He said it would be appropriate to "instruct the City Manager to direct the Director of Public Works and any other appropriate city personnel to work with the county in expediting the development of these standards and that hopefully we will be ready for public hearings on our part by January, 1980. The county may report back to us on December 6 so may receive a status report on the development of a unified low density standard." REPORT ON REQUEST OF R.T. SHORTS Mr. John German, Director of Public Works, appeared before Council and reviewed the request of Mr. Shorts to check into a curb cut and driveway for his property at 1200 Perez. He contended that the city had made it impossible for him to drive in and out when they had done work on the street several years ago. Mr. German said he had reviewed the request and could not agree with Mr. Shorts contention about the driveway being ruined by the city. He said Mr. Shorts can appear before the engineering department and request permit. Mr. Robert Shorts appeared and reiterated his previous statements about having a driveway prior to the work by the city. Councilmember Mullen asked what the price for a driveway is, and Mr. German told him between $300 and $500. He then showed slides of the property at 12th and Perez. Motion Councilmember Snell moved that the Council instruct the City Manager to instruct staff to put a curb cut on Mr. Short's property so he can construct a driveway. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Trevino, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmember Trevino, Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Cooke, Noes: None Goodman, Mullen, Snell Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Mr. Short then requested the penalties against him for not demolishing the building on his property be waived because he cannot get onto the property to demolish the building. Mayor McClellan said the City Attorney should discuss the waiver of penalties with the Tax Department, and asked for a report on this. -CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 Motion Councilmember Snell moved that the Council instruct the City Manager to direct the Building Inspector to grant an extension of the demolition order on the building at 1200 Perez. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor McClellan, Councilmembers Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau Not in Council Chamber when roll was called: Councilmember Cooke 911 SYSTEM A City Manager Report on the 911 System was covered by Ed S. Kirkham, Chairman, 911 Study Committee, and Fire Chief with the City of Austin. He reported as follows: The attached report of the 911 Study Committee represents over two years of investigation and discussion on the means for implementation of the national emergency telephone number for the City of Austin and Travis County. As we have discovered during these months, 9-1-1 is much more than simply three digits to be used in summoning emergency assistance. In reality, it is a system for gathering information that will allow emergency vehicles to respond to a call sooner, and with more certainty as to their destination. We studied 911 sytems that ranged from very basic (Pittsburgh) to highly sophisiticated (Alameda County, California). We found it was possible to implement 911 for only a few thousand dollars, or to spend well over one million dollars just to install a system, and half that much per year to maintain it. The system recommended in this report lies between those extremes. It is technologically flexible so that new options can be added without rebuilding from the ground floor. It is cost-effective, giving the citizens of Austin and Travis County an efficient, hard-working 911, so that every dollar spent will be meaningful. Most importantly, this recommended 911 system will help save lives, and in more ways than by just being an easy number to remember. Certain vital information, for example, will be known by our operators before a single word is said, information which can help generate a response in the absence of more complete data. (COMPLETE REPORT IS ON FILE IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE) = CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS November 15, 1979 MR. JOHN RILEY explained the technicalities and the cost recommendation. Mr. Davidson, City Manager, stated, "We're proud of the cooperative venture that took place with Travis County and a number of the City staff. I think you'll find this is a very good product and it represents the very best the City of Austin can afford. I hope City Council will approve this in concept and authorize us to proceed and place the order with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company." Councilmember Mullen said, "You are going to have to go out to some of the small communities and we would like to call on Councilmembers to present this to them because we have a lot of communities to cover in a short time. Cedar Park is now ready to go. We need Councilmembers to help make the other communities aware of the necessity of the 911 program....And again, I want to thank staff because they have worked awfully hard on this." Motion Councilmember Mullen moved that the Council approve the concept of the 911 System and authorize the City Manager to proceed and place the order with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. The motion, seconded by Councilmember Goodman, carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Cooke, Goodman, Mullen, Snell, Trevino, Mayor McClellan Noes: None Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Himmelblau ATTEST: ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned its meeting at 9:20 Ρ.Μ. Arau Momse City Clerk APPROVE Corale con mellan Mayor